Poor antimicrobial activity of methanol and ethanol extract of leaves of Solanum trilobatum Linn.

Abstract

The prevalence of contagious ailment and infections
via antibiotic-resistant pathogens elevated greatly over
the last few decades. The ever-growing situation of
antimicrobial resistance is indeed poses an alarming
threat to public health worldwide. World Health
Organization (WHO) reports propose that overcoming
the antibiotic resistance is the prime issue for WHO
in the coming millennium.[1] In old days, plants are
most commonly used as the remedy for most known
infections and systemic illness. Screening of plants for
antimicrobial agents has gained wide attention. Over
hundreds of chemical compounds are derived from
plants and used as remedial agents to treat different
illness. Plants which have medicinal values due to their
health-enhancing and restorative ability are commonly
known as herbs.